International Swine Flu Conference to be held in DC

by Kamran Abdi
Emergency Preparedness Leaders, Health and School Officials, Business, Public and Private sector Partners will have access to H1N1 Flu experts from around the world to address the issues of continued planning for the possibility of a more severe outbreak of H1N1 flu this fall.

With delegates from Tribal, local, state, federal and 32 countries already confirmed, the 2nd International Swine Flu Conference will provide a platform for public health officials and community stakeholders to come together, to network and exchange preparedness and response efforts. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying the responsibilities of various stakeholders in order to improve global communication coordination and collaboration.

To further prepare for possibility of more sever swine flu outbreak, each day of the conference will offer papers on a wide range of topics including:
- Preparing Community Strategies
- Local Partnership and Participation
- Delivery of Vaccine and Anti viral Medication
- Emergency Response and Hospital/Healthcare Coordination
- Prevention Education Efforts and Risk Communication
- Command, Control and Management
- Business Community’s Role

Over 20 breakout sessions will be offered addressing a wide range of issues, including:
- Breakout 1. Business Continuity Planning
- Breakout 2. Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government Planning
- Breakout 3. Emergency Management Services
- Breakout 4. Law Enforcement Agencies
- Breakout 5. School/University Pandemic Planning
- Breakout 6. Workplace Planning
- Breakout 7. Hospital and Emergency Medical Services
- Breakout 8. Airlines, Travel, Air port, Quarantine and Border Health Services
- Breakout 9. Infectious Medical Waste
- Breakout 10. H1N1: Agricultural Perspective & Intervention

When: August 18-19, 2010
Where: Washington, DC
Registration: You may either call them at 202.536.5000 or download the registration form, complete, and fax to 202.280.1239

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